Super League plans to scrap the Super 8s structure from next year – but are committed to promotion and relegation from the sport.

At the unveiling of Robert Elstone as the competition’s new chief executive, a number of chairmen were on hand to reveal the important plans for the future.

Wigan owner Ian Lenagan, who revealed Leeds Rhinos are the sole dissenting voice, alongside St Helens chairman Eammon McManus spoke about why the Super 8s – which have been in place since the 2015 campaign – are a flawed concept with ideas in place at the end of the current season.

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"We don't believe the Super 8s work," said McManus. "We do not believe it is producing the right commercial returns.

"We have to conclude a new structure to put in place for next year."

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Elstone was appointed by the Super League clubs following an extra general meeting last October when they voted Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood off the board. Lenagan told the press conference the move did not amount to a breakaway.

"We are not in any way breaking away from the RFL," Lenagan said. "The RFL is the governing body for rugby league.

Super League chief executive Robert Elstone. (Image: SWpix)

"What we have done is taken responsibility for commercial activity to give the top tier the focus it should have.

"We believe it is very important that the sole focus is on Super League."

Meanwhile, 54-year-old Barnsley-born Elstone took his new job eight days ago and held his first press conference at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium today.